7 Coast Roads To Cruise This Summer
Nothing beats the heat like a sea breeze on an ocean drive.
If you’re looking to cool down this summer then take a cruise on one of these seven coast roads, in the UK, USA, Australia, Namibia and India.
Northumberland, England
Floodwaters and firing ranges are just some of the hazards you may encounter on this Northumberland road trip, that also takes in castles and curvaceous roads.
Llyn Peninsula, Wales
What better way to spend a day than exploring the Llŷn Peninsula, that rugged arm of land stretching west from North Wales that the town clings to the underside of? The only decision is whether to make this circular trip clockwise or anticlockwise.
South West Coastal 300, Scotland
While the North Coast 500 is a momentous, marathon trek around the entire northern coast of Great Britain, the SWC300 is a quick pretty pootle, circuiting a little-known region. You’ll do those 300 miles in a weekend. But it will be a weekend you’ll remember forever.
California 101, USA
Starting in Washington, passing through Oregon, and ending in Northern California. From here, the U.S. Route 101 becomes the Scenic Highway 1 as you continue into southern California. Together, these two roads make the Pacific Coast Highway, surpassed only in fame by America’s Route 66. The drive along the Pacific Coast Highway is simply joyous, thanks to its continuously changing scenery, variety of wildlife, and magnificent coastal culture.
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
In one of the most hair-raising scenes of their Namibia Special Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May almost drowned in their beach buggies as they were caught between impenetrable sand dunes and the fast-rising tide. In typical Grand Tour style the trio took the most treacherous route as they headed up the Skeleton Coast, but this extraordinary drive betwixt sea and sand really isn’t that dangerous, despite the name.
Chennai, India
The ritualistic early morning cruise from Chennai to Mammalapuram or even Puducherry allows classic cars to come alive. With the unending expanse of the Bay of Bengal on the left, well-paved tarmac especially on the new four-laned section, and the presence of wide (if not extremely strenuous) corners, early morning drives are a great way to start any day, but especially a Sunday.
Sydney, Australia
Everyone knows of Bondi Beach, right? It’s the most famous beach in the world. But rather than drive directly there from central Sydney there’s a wondrous alternative. Instead, wind along Sydney Harbour’s treasure-packed southern shore to explore a secret Sydney. This route will take you past fabulous harbourside houses to tucked-away beaches, serene parks, secluded cafes, stylish restaurants and historic sites, all with dazzling vistas.
Nothing beats the heat like a sea breeze on an ocean drive. If you’re looking to cool down this summer then take a cruise on one of these seven coast roads, in the UK, USA, Australia, Namibia and India.